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Land records are valuable genealogical sources, because they may reveal where and when your ancestor lived and where they previously lived; family information, such as the names of children, heirs, spouse, other relatives, and neighbours; the occupation your ancestor pursued; other records that may mention your ancestor; and the progression of estate ownership or tenancy from one generation to another. | Land records are valuable genealogical sources, because they may reveal where and when your ancestor lived and where they previously lived; family information, such as the names of children, heirs, spouse, other relatives, and neighbours; the occupation your ancestor pursued; other records that may mention your ancestor; and the progression of estate ownership or tenancy from one generation to another. | ||
=== Registry of Deeds === | === Registry of Deeds === | ||
After the accession to the throne of William & Mary control of land ownership by Roman Catholics was tightened. It is important historically to see this in the context of the time such measures were set. Ireland had been in turmoil since the beginning of the Cromwellian period in the 1640s. And although the country was generally much unsettled and there was much public anxiety, land ownership, whether by Protestants or Catholics, was an issue to only a tiny fraction of the population. | After the accession to the throne of William & Mary control of land ownership by Roman Catholics was tightened. It is important historically to see this in the context of the time such measures were set. Ireland had been in turmoil since the beginning of the Cromwellian period in the 1640s. And although the country was generally much unsettled and there was much public anxiety, land ownership, whether by Protestants or Catholics, was an issue to only a tiny fraction of the population. | ||
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Two separate indexes exist: one to grantors (those demising (selling, mortgaging etc.) land); and one for place names town or townland)arranged by county. Streets within cities are indexes separately within the county index. The Registry of Deeds can be found in Henrietta Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. For an excellent overview of records at the Registry of Deeds, see: | Two separate indexes exist: one to grantors (those demising (selling, mortgaging etc.) land); and one for place names town or townland)arranged by county. Streets within cities are indexes separately within the county index. The Registry of Deeds can be found in Henrietta Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. For an excellent overview of records at the Registry of Deeds, see: | ||
Begley, Donal F., ed. "The Registry of Deeds for Genealogical Purposes." In ''Irish Genealogy: A Record Finder.'' (Family History Library book 941.5 D27i.) | Begley, Donal F., ed. "The Registry of Deeds for Genealogical Purposes." In ''Irish Genealogy: A Record Finder.'' (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941.5+D27i book 941.5 D27i].) | ||
Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. (Family History Library book Ref 941.5 D27gj.) | Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941.5+D27gj book Ref 941.5 D27gj].) | ||
The Family History Library's copies of Irish deeds are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under the following headings: | The Family History Library's copies of Irish deeds are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under the following headings: | ||
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Estate owners often lived away from their estates. Some lived in England. Many of the records of owners living in England have been deposited in English archives. The following sources identify some estate records and where they are deposited: | Estate owners often lived away from their estates. Some lived in England. Many of the records of owners living in England have been deposited in English archives. The following sources identify some estate records and where they are deposited: | ||
''Irish Manuscripts Commission. Analecta Hibernica''. Dublin: Stationery Office, 1930-. (Family History Library book 941.5 B2ah.) | ''Irish Manuscripts Commission. Analecta Hibernica''. Dublin: Stationery Office, 1930-. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941.5+B2ah book 941.5 B2ah.]) | ||
Grenham, John. "County Source Lists." In''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. (Family History Library book Ref 941.5 D27gj.) | Grenham, John. "County Source Lists." In''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941.5+D27gj book Ref 941.5 D27gj].) | ||
Hayes, Richard J. ''Manuscript Sources for''''the History of Irish Civilization.''''''''(Family History Library book 941.5 A5h.) | Hayes, Richard J. ''Manuscript Sources for''''the History of Irish Civilization.''''''''(Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941.5+A5h book 941.5 A5h].) | ||
''Index to the National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland''. (Family History Library fiche 6341118.) | ''Index to the National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland''. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=370600&disp=Index+to+National+inventory+of+documenta%20%20&columns=*,0,0 fiche 6341118.)] | ||
''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. Report of the Deputy Keeper of the Records.''Belfast, Ireland: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1924''-''. (Family History Library book 941.5 A5rn.) | ''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. Report of the Deputy Keeper of the Records.''Belfast, Ireland: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1924''-''. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941.5+A5rn book 941.5 A5rn].) | ||
The Family History Library's copies of estate records are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under the following headings: | The Family History Library's copies of estate records are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under the following headings: | ||
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IRELAND, [COUNTY] - LAND AND PROPERTY | IRELAND, [COUNTY] - LAND AND PROPERTY | ||
=== Valuation Office Revision Books === | === Valuation Office Revision Books === | ||
To start a search for the Valuation Office revision books a person should first know the name of the townland where the ancestor lived. With the name of the townland it is best to use the following steps to find a microfilm number for the revision books. These records are available on microfilm from the Family History Library and family history centres for the Republic of Ireland only. Researchers should note that these records are often mistakenly referred to as 'cancelled books' or 'cancel books'. | To start a search for the Valuation Office revision books a person should first know the name of the townland where the ancestor lived. With the name of the townland it is best to use the following steps to find a microfilm number for the revision books. These records are available on microfilm from the Family History Library and family history centres for the Republic of Ireland only. Researchers should note that these records are often mistakenly referred to as 'cancelled books' or 'cancel books'. | ||
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#Determine which townland you will be searching (e.g. Gortnatona). | #Determine which townland you will be searching (e.g. Gortnatona). | ||
#Find the townland in the 1901 edition of ''General alphabetical index to the townlands and towns of Ireland'' (Family History Library microfilm number 865092) and write down the parish (Kilcummin), county (Kerry), Poor Law Union/ Rural District (Killarney), and District Electoral Division (Kilcummin). | #Find the townland in the 1901 edition of ''General alphabetical index to the townlands and towns of Ireland'' (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=518737&disp=General+alphabetical+index+to+the+townla%20%20&columns=*,0,0 microfilm number 865092]) and write down the parish (Kilcummin), county (Kerry), Poor Law Union/ Rural District (Killarney), and District Electoral Division (Kilcummin). | ||
#Go to [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] and search the Family History Library Catalog by doing a Place Search for the county (Kerry) and country (Ireland). | #Go to [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] and search the Family History Library Catalog by doing a Place Search for the county (Kerry) and country (Ireland). | ||
#On the '''Place Details''' page select '''Ireland, County (Kerry) – Land and Property.''' | #On the '''Place Details''' page select '''Ireland, County (Kerry) – Land and Property.''' | ||
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#Select the entry for the District Electoral Division (DED) that your townland was in, such as: ''v. 18-19 Electoral division: Kilcummin Kilfelim'' is the record that should cover the townland of Gortnatona). | #Select the entry for the District Electoral Division (DED) that your townland was in, such as: ''v. 18-19 Electoral division: Kilcummin Kilfelim'' is the record that should cover the townland of Gortnatona). | ||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/#Land www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/#Land] | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/#Land www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/#Land] | ||